TITLE: Quality Assurance Specialist
LOCATION:
REPORTS TO: Quality Manager
Ingredion is currently recruiting for the position of Quality Assurance Specialist. Responsible for overseeing the daily management of the site’s food safety and quality systems programs and documentation.
As Quality Assurance Specialist, your responsibilities will include:
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Accountable for the organization’s development and control of required Quality and Food Safety Management System documentation including records to demonstrate effective planning, operation, and control of its processes.
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Manages the effective establishment, implementation and maintenance of an internal food safety audit program and ISO internal audit program.
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Serve as an active member of the HACCP Team and assist with program maintenance and updating.
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Serve as back up to the site FSMA Coordinator and Preventive Controls Qualified Individual.
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Facilitate Internal Audit Program. Review completed audit reports for accuracy and assign QIAs for any identified non conformances. Review closed QIA records for accuracy and completeness.
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Communicate regularly to plant personnel, the status of open QIA and NCR records and track performance. Communicate monthly to site management QIA and NCR performance.
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Ensure immediate reaction and resolution to daily food safety and food quality situations.
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Supports the establishment and development of measurable food safety objectives for relevant functions and levels within the organization consistent with the food safety policy.
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Responsible for training plant employees in GMPs, HACCP, Food Security, etc.
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Support employee training initiatives for Intelex usage.
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Perform special projects and other duties, as assigned.
The Quality Assurance Specialist position is well-suited for you if you:
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BS or MS Degree in a technical field.
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience within the Food Industry.
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Experience with ISO 9001 and Food Safety management systems
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Excellent problem-solving skills.
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Sound technical ability and experience.
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Experience with food safety, HACCP, and hygiene programs.
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Good computer skills.
Qualified candidates will have:
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Strong attention to detail and able to work with a high volume of documents in a fast-paced environment.
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Proven record of accomplishment in coordinating the development of corrective action plans.
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Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
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Ability to deliver results in an incredibly challenging and fast-paced environment.
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Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Project management skills, including multi-tasking and time management.
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Ability to participate as a team member with people at all levels in the organization.
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Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic.
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Proactive and innovative with a strong will to succeed.
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Solid understanding of basic business principles.
Relocation Available? No
Job Grade: D
If you are inspired by professional challenges and the rewards that come from a high level of performance, then Ingredion is the company for you. At Ingredion you can be a member of a globally connected team inspired to achieve great things.
We believe in the power of our people to work together to seize opportunities, overcome obstacles and exceed expectations. Each day, individuals make a meaningful difference in the quality of our products and the success of our technology and operations and, in turn, the quality of life for consumers.
A career at Ingredion combines the benefits and professional opportunities afforded a $7 billion leader in our industry with the dynamic environment and team-driven culture you would expect in a much smaller company. Despite its global scope and the advancement opportunities that come with it, Ingredion has the intimacy of a mid-size company, one where different perspective is sought and where relationships matter.
